活泼 (huó pō): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 活泼 means lively or vivacious. It is often used to describe someone who is outgoing, energetic, and full of life. For example, you might describe a child who is constantly running around and playing as 活泼的孩子 or a friend who is always the life of the party as 活泼的朋友. This word has a positive connotation and is often used as a compliment to describe someone’s personality.

Translation

Adjective: lively, vivid

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
她是一个非常活泼的女孩tā shì yī gè fēi cháng huó pō de nǚ háiShe is a very lively girl
这只小狗非常活泼,总是跑来跑去zhè zhī xiǎo gǒu fēi cháng huó pō, zǒng shì pǎo lái pǎo qùThis little dog is very lively and always runs around
孩子们在操场上玩得很活泼hái zi men zài cāo chǎng shàng wán de hěn huó pōThe children played very lively on the playground
她的笑容非常活泼,总是让人感到愉悦tā de xiào róng fēi cháng huó pō, zǒng shì ràng rén gǎn dào yú juéHer smile is very lively and always makes people feel happy
这个小姑娘非常活泼,总是喜欢跳舞zhè gè xiǎo gū niang fēi cháng huó pō, zǒng shì xǐ huān tiào wǔThis little girl is very lively and always likes to dance
他的性格非常活泼,总是充满了活力tā de xìng gé fēi cháng huó pō, zǒng shì chōng mǎn le huó lìHis personality is very lively and always full of energy

HSK

活泼 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 活泼 with Pinyin and English Translation